Drywall widths

Newguy · #1 IP: 24.31.171.237 May 30th, 2005, 10:16 AM

I heard somewhere (I cannot recall where exactly) that drywall comes in widths greater then 4ft, anyone know for sure in what sizes they are available? and where would one find a place to buy those?

hehe I didn't want to ask at lowes and be laughed at

Thanks

**mdshunk** · #2 IP: 66.59.122.188 May 30th, 2005, 10:55 AM

It comes in 48" widths typically, but is also made in 54" widths for 9' ceilings. It also comes in 2' widths, typically referred to as "gypsum lath". Normal lengths are 8', 10', 12' and 14'.

Newguy · #3 IP: 24.31.171.237 May 30th, 2005, 11:00 AM

thanks for confirming that

The house that I was talking about in the other thread's has 8' 7" ceilings in the downstairs, talk about annoying to mud, now just gotta find someone local that sells and delivers it without raping for delivery.

**mdshunk** · #4 IP: 66.59.122.188 May 30th, 2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Newguy

... gotta find someone local that sells and delivers it without raping for delivery.

Yes, with the new laws that are in place, drywall delivery guys hardly ever rape people anymore.

**mdshunk** · #5 IP: 66.59.122.188 May 30th, 2005, 11:13 AM

Luckily for you, Buckeye Insulation and Gypsum is just down the road from you. They can fix you up, but I'm not sure if the drivers will rape you or not.

Newguy · #6 IP: 24.31.171.237 May 30th, 2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mdshunk

Yes, with the new laws that are in place, drywall delivery guys hardly ever rape people anymore.

phew, I was worried.. last time...............

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They can fix you up, but I'm not sure if the drivers will rape you or not.

I'll have to call and confirm

xkvator · #7 IP: 24.154.47.222 May 30th, 2005, 03:54 PM

Do They Make Drywall With All 4 Edges Tapered?

**mdshunk** · #8 IP: 66.59.122.177 May 30th, 2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xkvator

Do They Make Drywall With All 4 Edges Tapered?

Nope. Drywall is made in continual lengths on a big machine that resembles a printing press on steroids. It is "chopped" to length, thus it is impossible to provide a taper on the factory cut ends. At least one manufacturer is currently experimenting with providing a swage on the cut end.